compost

Known for being one of the largest waste generators in the eastern suburbs, Club Emerald has converted over 30,000 kg of organic waste into biogas in two months.

Since it is discouraged to dump temple offerings in the garbage, they are usually discarded in rivers, lakes or ponds. But 2 temples in Mumbai are changing this.

Indian scientists have investigated the gut of earthworms to get an insight into why they are so efficient in helping decomposition. They have found that the gut of earthworms provides an ideal environment for a variety of cellulose-degrading bacteria cause of which they are able to convert organic waste.

“The one thing that I said over and over everywhere I went was that Ambala would not become Paris in 60 days, but it would certainly be recognised for its cleanliness,” says the founder of this project. .

Zulkif Shaikh and three of his friends decided to not take up a well-paid job after completing their masters in Green Technology, and instead, started Sanjeevani S3

Students of MG Science college in Ahmedabad have found what seems to be an excellent alternative to the issue of agro waste burning.

They are currently looking to implement this project in other lakes in Hyderabad, and if successful, will expand to operations across India’s lakes.

The members have installed a compost machine, and today, most of the wet waste generated is transformed into compost and used on the gymkhana's cricket field. They supply the surplus to the BMC and neighbouring societies.

Not letting the leaves be burnt was okay, but what would she do with the piles that gathered every day in her compound?

Some still feel it is an obligatory duty of the BMC to collect waste and manage it, but societies like Raheja Atlantis aren’t wasting time arguing.